Local Legion observers report mock air raid near Bristol
Kearney Post American Legion volunteers observed a mock air raid over Pappasquash Point Bristol. Army flash communications confirmed the simulated threat as two to three single motor planes passed at 1200 feet while observers relayed details to an Army Information Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Army
Bayberry Farm
Pappasquash Point
Central
B. W. Wall
Kearney
Domenic Mascola
Lookout Hill
Agan
Army Information Center
Hunter
Henry Iasiello
Francis P Cuomo
Arthur J. Belmore
Joseph Belanger
Manual Sousa
Eber W Hill
Raymond J Makowsky
A. Elmer McNamara
Samuel J Smith
McNamara
Joseph Tedesco
George R. Fish
Joseph M. Edmonds
Samuel A. Hall
Charles E. Burns
Fred M Straight
William H. Gablinske
James T
Bristol Birthday Ball backed by town leader
Town Council President J Floyd Huestis endorsed the Bristol committee cooperating with Warren and Barrington groups for the President's Birthday Ball at the Bristol Casino on January 30. He urged support for the fundraiser with 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Rhode Island Infantile Paralysis Foundation.
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J Floyd Huestis
Bristol Committee
Warren and
Barrington
Bristol Casino
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Colt Meets Warren In Intersectional Clash
Colt Memorial High School faces Warren High in Andrew's Memorial School gymnasium as Bristol County rivals clash for the county lead and second half momentum toward the Class C crown. Abbruzzi stars for Warren, with Rhode Island State College’s Ram quintet noted as strong competition. Colt also schedules Sacred Heart Academy after a 38 to 27 loss to Central Falls earlier this season.
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Colt Memorial High School
Warren High
Bristol County
Andrew’s Memorial School
Abbruzzi
Warren
Rhode Island State College
Colt
Sacred Heart Academy
Central Falls
Bristol Boys
Warren Huston
Benjamin Hazen
Hi-Y Semi-Annual Spaghetti Supper At YMC
The Hi-Y club hosted its semi annual spaghetti supper at the YMC on Wednesday. Guests included Walter Huston Benjamin Hazen Frank Murgo and Hi Y advisor Anthony Agatiello. Educational speeches followed the meal with entertainment by Hi Y members.
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Hi-Y
YMC
Walter Huston
Benjamin Hazen
Frank Murgo
Anthony Agatiello
Joe Camera
Dante Pansa
Teet” Topazio
Frank Catallano
Mike Rucci
Edward Russo
Pat Riola
Weekend and Community Fund Events Schedule
Friday January 24 a bridge party for the Bristol War Relief Fund. February 15 a bean supper in Thackery Hall hosted by Mt Hope Chapter No. 23 O E S. April 16 annual Girl Scout bridge. April 30 a bridge and fashion show by the Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michael's Parish House.
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Bristol
England
War Relief Fund
Thackery Hall
Mt Hope
Ladies Benevolent Society
St. Michael's Parish House
Bristol Police Seek Early Release of Murder Suspect
Bristol police seek early return of Anthony Warzack from Modesto California where he is serving 60 days for larceny. Authorities may release him before sentence ends to Bristol to face a murder charge for the October 31 slaying of Daniel Hugh Quinn.
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Anthony Warzack
Bristol
Modesto
Cal
California
Anthony J. Ferrara
Modesta
Rhode Island
Warzacki
Jarcen
Washington
Benefit Bridge Plans Are Completed In Bristol
Preparations for a Friday benefit bridge in Bristol England for the War Relief Fund proceed with one hall usage at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Play begins 230 PM and 8 PM. Holmes House of St Michael's Church accepts reservations. Committees list chairs, prizes, tickets, and refreshments. several named volunteers are coordinating duties.
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Bristol
England
War Relief Fund
Colt Memorial High School
Holmes House
St Michael's Church
Sidney. Herreshoff
William H Angevine
Clara M Diman
Two Cars Involved In Accident At City Intersection
Two automobiles collided at East State and Buttonwood streets on Saturday at 10 am. Jules Trimental of 189 State Street backed into George S. Farr of 49 Bristol Avenue Riverside. Police said Pimental drove west on East State and Farr backed from Buttonwood Street without stopping. Farr’s car damaged Pimental’s right rear fender door and rear end. Farr’s rear tire rack tail light and bumper damaged. Officer Henry J Sylvia investigated.
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East State and
Buttonwood Streets
Jules Trimental
State Street
George S. Farr
Bristol Avenue
Riverside
Pimental
East State Street
Farr
Buttonwood Street
Henry J Sylvia
Fifth District Court Proceedings Include Disposition and Continuance
Judge William T O'Donnell presided as two Fifth District Court matters moved forward. Chief of Police Anthony J Ferrara sued Richard Rensehausen on a fugitive from justice case continued to Monday February 3. En graph Co. versus Luigi Guisti resulted in a judgment of nine dollars and forty three cents plus costs.
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William T O'Donnell
Fifth District Court
Anthony J. Ferrara
Richard Rensehausen
En Graph Co
Luigi Guisti
Anthony J Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Bristol County
Joseph (Kelley) Sylvia
Republican Town Committee
John R. Bernardo
Tamd
Prescott B Paull
Council
Joseph F Pannone
Philip Sansone
Joseph George
William Conley
Edward Quirk
Vincent J Saviano
W Fred Williams
John W. Church
William H. Angevine
Bristol and Warren Doctors Eye Rhode Island Soldiers Home Post
Appointment of a physician to succeed Dr John A Mellone at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home is expected late this week. Dr A F DAngelo and Dr John J Conway Warren are favored candidates with DAngelo said to have the inside track.
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John A. Mellone
Rhode Island Soldiers
Bristol
Bristol and Warren
A. F. D'Angelo
John J. Conway
Warren
D'Angelo
Mellone
Col
Samuel A. Hall
James T. Pierce
Michael DeLeo
John A. Victoria
Republican Town Committee
State Highway Department
Walter Kerr
Alphonse Rebella
Superior Court
Providence
C. Paul Bruno
J Harold Williams To Speak At Parent Night
J Harold Williams Rhode Island Boy Scout chief will speak at the Men’s Union Parent Night tomorrow in DeWolf Memorial Chapel. He will show reels from across the country. Troop 5 parents and friends are invited. boys will greet Williams. Arrangements by Carl Carlson Vincent J Pettine R S Bosworth and Henry Sanford ex officio.
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J. Harold Williams
Rhode Island
Men's Union
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
Chief Williams
Carl Carlson
Vincent J. Pet
Hope Circle Plans Valentine Party in K. of C. Hall
Hope Circle of the Daughters of Isabella set plans for a public Valentine party on February 17 at the K. of C. Hall. Co chairmen Mrs Winifred Walsh Sylvester and Mrs Bertha Pivin will supervise arrangements with a list of helpers headed by social chief Miss Rose Preble.
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Mary Guevremont
Marie Vermette
Ethel Burke
Madeline Almeida
Catherine Hammill
Lena Ingram
Rose Preble
Mary Paull Elected President of Girls Club
Mary Paull was elected president of the Collins and Aikman Girls Club. Other officers include Miss Mary Santos as vice president, Miss Dorothy St Angelo as secretary, and Miss Jessie Sanford as treasurer. Committees and events were announced with plans for a February 16 theatre party and a February 5 carding in the club house.
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Mary Paull Hav
Collins and Aikman Girls Club
Mary Santos
Dorothy St Angelo
Jessie Sanford
Alice Walsh
Edith Bisbane
Dolores Banker
Louise Barboza
Adeline Reilly
Laura Sousa
Emilia Medeiros
Mary Alfred
Carol Pary
Winter Carnival Held by First Troop Scouts
First Troop showcased a Winter Carnival at Scout Hall with snow games, skating and a snowball fight won by Flying Horses, plus a campfire marshmallow toast. Patrol leaders and awards plans noted, while Probate Court in Town Hall handled multiple estate matters including final accounts and guardianships with bonds and appraisers listed.
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Scout Hall
Black Hawk Patrol
Joseph T Belanger
Flying Horse
Panther
Black Hawks
Black Hawk
Domeénig Canna
Carmine Langello
Frank Delua
David Barboza
Compass
Joseph Belanger
Daniel Freitas
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Town Hall
Hollis B. Goodnow
Eunice H. Paull
Ezra W. Mason
Jennie Harvey Gallup
American Surety Company
Henry L. Sanford
Tennie Harvey Gallup
oFeet
Ji ulius—Glark- Gallup, Jr
Inaugural Reflections on Roosevelt Third Term
The writer recalls Washington inaugurations and firsts, notes Franklin D Roosevelt’s upcoming third term oath, and discusses Bible verses cited by presidents. He highlights Taft first to ride to inauguration by car and Coolidge radio address, ending with Roosevelt’s chosen scripture from First Corinthians.
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George Washington
Federal Hall
New York City
Wall and
Nassau Streets
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
John Adams
Philadelphia
Martin van Buren
William Howard Taft
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Inaugural Readings and Biblical Verses Quoted
The text recalls presidents Wilson and Coolidge sharing biblical verse during second inaugurations. It notes the 46th Psalm beginning God is our refuge and strength as a source of reassurance amid clouds of war and national trouble.
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Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Wilson
Coolidge
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James Stewart
Boston College
Tennessee
Badlands
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Errol Flynn
Olivia DeHavilland
Police
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Relief Fund
E. Doris Bullock
J R. Edwards
Frederick H. Young
Robert W. Taft
Henry W. _Mottnibbert
Ernest H. Brownell
Newport
Albert D. Mead
Dr. A. F. D’angelo
Dr. Mellone
Hope Circle
Mary Paull
First Troop
Probate
Roosevelt
Lamp Post
Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
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